You
will have personal control of your learning experience, which is a key
component to your success in our four WED independent study courses. You will
have access to online course materials at anytime and anyplace that meet with
your own schedule and time constraints.
You
will actively participate in a student-centered learning environment
where you will have access to the resources you need in order to complete the
courses. Online independent study courses require the student to be an active
locus of his or her learning; unlike traditional learning models where the
professor is the center of knowledge and students are passive recipients of
information. You will be empowered to discover and utilize the resources
available to you in order to complete course requirements.
Although
you are enrolled in an online course, you will not be left to struggle on your
own. You will have the opportunity for electronic interaction and
communication with your course managers, instructors, classmates, and
librarians, as well as other professionals you may identify, via e-mail, forums
(asynchronous discussion boards), telephone, and videoconferencing (where
available).
Do you possess the
tools and skills for success in online courses?
Our
independent study courses are accelerated and writing intensive. In order to be
successful in our online courses, it is suggested that you have the following
coursework, skills, and tools:
Are you well-suited for
our online courses?
Successful students at the college level possess the following
characteristics:
Are
you?
- Self-motivated
- Well-organized
- Inquisitive
- Trustworthy
- A good
communicator
- Performance-
and goal-oriented
Do
you?
- Practice
good time-management skills
- Have
good reading comprehension
- Follow
written instructions well
- Readily
ask for help
- Have
good writing skills
- Work
well on your own and in groups
Still
not sure??
- Talk
with your local site coordinator or staff